Pivoting Your Career: Advice From One Mom Who Did It
Hagar Hajjar Chemali is host, writer, and producer of Oh My World on YouTube, a weekly series on world news, politics, and more
Drowning Prevention: 5 Essential Things to Know
Pandemic or not, there are few bigger items on our list of “mom worries” than drowning. And with good reason – it’s the leading cause of accidental deaths in kids ages 1 to 4.
5 Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Easier
Back to school happens every year. And every year I feel like it sneaks up and catches all of us by surprise. Every year I strive to be better prepared and to help my child be ready for the school year.
Meet a Mom: Social Media Marketing Pro – Amy Shoenthal
This week, our Meet a Mom interview is with NYC-based mom Amy Shoenthal. She’s a social media marketing pro who also writes a column for Forbes—including the recent spotlight on The Local Moms Network! We spoke to Amy, whose daughter is 2.5, about her career (including the biggest misconception about social media management as a job!), what she’s learned from interviewing successful entrepreneurs, her working mom strategies and more!
Easy Dinner – One Pan Skillet Spaghetti
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind CatwithaK Cooks, is more of a technique than a rigid recipe because it’s so easily adapted to your family’s tastes and dietary restrictions/allergies.
Things to Do With Kids Before School Starts
On one hand, it’s sad that summer break is coming to an end. On the other hand, the kids could use some structure, and this tired mom could use a break. So before the kids head back to school here are a few things to do together before school starts.
5 Things To Do This Weekend in Polk County on July 23rd to July 25th
Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 5 things to do in Polk County and surrounding areas over the weekend.
Meet a Mom: Lindsay Rechler of Good Morning Zoom
Lindsay Rechler is a NYC-based mom of two, a Managing Director at a global investment bank and most recently, a published author. Her first book, Good Morning Zoom, came about while explaining the pandemic to her young kids and was featured in the New York Post and The Kelly Clarkson Show
5 Things To Do This Weekend in Polk County on July 16th to July 18th
Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 5 things to do in Polk County and the surrounding areas over the weekend. Check out our top picks
Summer Fun with Ledge Lounger
Summer is officially in full swing, and our newest partner, Ledge Lounger, wants to make sure your family has tons of fun this year!
5 Things To Do This Weekend in Polk County, Florida and Surrounding Areas on July 9th to July 11th
Every Friday, Polk County Moms shares 5 things to do in Polk County and the surrounding areas over the weekend.
Here are our top picks
Giving Made Easy with Giving Digitized
A new digital charitable tool, Giving Digitized, aims to bring charitable giving online into an easy-to-use platform—a simple solution for the times!
How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ+ Child
We asked Amit Paley, the CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people, to share his best tips on being a good ally—which could save a life.
Celebrate the 4th with Festive Popsicles!
Celebrate the 4th of July with festive red, white and blue popsicles! Not only are they adorable, but they’re made with protein-packed Greek yogurt and fiber-rich blueberries and strawberries.
Host Your Own Summer Games!
While we didn’t get to go to Tokyo this year to watch the summer games we have some ideas on how you can participate at home.
National Holidays to Celebrate in the Month of July
Each month we share National Holidays that are celebrated and fun ways to recognize them
Meet a Mom: Chrystal and Natalie with Love Linde Boutique
This month’s local Meet a Mom is all about Chrystal and Natalie with Love Linde Boutique. Here’s a bit more about Chrystal and Natalie, what they do, local favorites, and more.
Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday 2021
As a way to help Florida's economy, the state legislature created a statewide sales tax holiday called Freedom Week. Freedom Week begins Thursday, July 1st through Wednesday, July 7. During this time sales tax will be lifted for admission to museums and live events as...
12 Things To Do This Weekend in Polk County, Florida and Surrounding Areas on June 24th to June 27th
This weekend there are over 30 family-friendly events & activities on the calendar!
Pineapple Sparkler Cocktail
Make a batch of the mint simple syrup on Sunday as part of your “meal prep” and you can whip up individual cocktails during the week without taking much more time than pouring a glass of wine!
